Orchestra Notes
Orchestra Performance Calendar 2007-08 (word)
Orchestra Newsletters:
....August 2007 (word)

GHS Band Boosters meeting
All GHS Band Boosters Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

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Books & Bricks publication has arrived
Books & Bricks, the first publication authored by students in Grady’s Design emphasis, is now available. Initiated as a class project in 2005, the 66-page four-color commemorative edition takes the reader on a section-by-section exploration of the new and old aspects of the award-winning renovation of Grady High School. Anyone who loves Grady – whether incoming freshmen or long-time alumni – will appreciate and enjoy the spirit reflected in the images and words of some of its most recent graduates.
Copies are $10 and can be purchased through the school by contacting Trisha Kendall directly at pkendall@atlanta.k12.ga.us or by coming by E-108 during regular school hours.

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Grady’s Arts Council Wants You

Ever dream of being in show business?

Here’s your chance!

Join Grady teachers and students as a member of Grady’s
Behind-the-Scenes Crew:

*Build sets
*Rig stage lights
*Manage back-stage traffic

Not handy with a hammer or saw?  
Afraid of ladders?
There’s a great job for you in the Box Office!

E-mail your name, phone number and job preference to
Barbara Feinberg, bjfatlanta@comcast.net
Amy Shaye, fourshaye@comcast.net

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Arts/Performance Wish Lists

You can be a Star by helping Grady’s Arts Department shine brighter than ever. Boost student talent with the donation of any of the following items teachers need to make their programs the best in town.

VISUAL ARTS SEEKS DONATIONS

Brushes, rollers, roller naps, roller trays
Hand tools (hammers, screwdrivers, files, saws, sandpaper, etc.)
Power tools (circular saws, jig saws, sanders, air tools, saw blades, sanding discs/belts, compressors)
Paper
Pencils
Crayons, pastels, conte crayons, tempera/oil/acrylic/spray paint
Wood (2 x 4, plywood, masonite, lauan, homasote, dowels, model making balsa)
Plaster of Paris
Concrete
Yard tools (shovels, hoes, hard rakes, brooms, garden hose, sprayer heads…)
Contractor garbage bags
Tarps
Sheet plastic
Nails, screws, washers, hinges, caster wheels,
5 gallon buckets
extension cords (heater, 14/3, 12/3)
clay, glazes, clay tools
art books
plastic flowers
spot and flood bulbs
clip lights
poster board
matt board
foam core, gator foam, sintra, plexiglass, other sheet materials
welding equipment and accessories (shields, gloves, jackets, .035 flux core wire)
steel rod stock, .125-.25 sheet steel, welding books

I am also looking to build a list of Grady parents with art and craft skills who wish to demonstrate in the classroom, and/or run businesses in the arts that may be able to host field trips, internships, or other vocational opportunities.

Mr. Brandhorst, room E115

 

FIBERS AND FASHION CLASSES NEED DRESS FORMS

The number one (expensive) item needed in all my classes: dress forms! Of course, used ones are fine.

The Fibers and Fashion classes also need seam rippers, tape measures, pins and notions of all kinds. Keep our designers in mind when you do your work room clean out.

Mr. Martinez, room E107 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS NEED CAMERAS

Grady’s Photography Department has become a real success. Usually each student is able to “check out” a camera to use during the semester, but as a consequence of increased class enrollment, Ms. Kim Wadsworth, Grady’s photography teacher doesn’t have enough cameras for all her students.

If anyone has old manual (preferably working, but will also accept non-working cameras) that they no longer use and would like to donate, the photo department will gladly take them.  (Sometimes non-working cameras can be repaired with minimal cost.)

Ms. Wadsworth, room E119

 

DRAMA CLUB WISH LIST ITEMS

Vintage clothes and items for costumes and props
Poly styrene storage containers, 56- or 64-gallon Sterilite are best sizes (Target, CVS, etc.)
Clothes hangers (especially wooden suit and skirt hangers)
Clothes Racks
Fabric
Construction materials-2 X 4, 1 X 4 lumber, Sheets of Plywood, Hardware-Casters, Drywall Screws (e-mail Mr. Brandhorst, jbrandhorst@atlanta.k12.ga.us, with questions)

Prop/Costume needs (loans are welcome) for Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge, to be performed Dec. 7, 8 & 9, include:
“Pathetic” Christmas tree (think Charlie Brown's Christmas)
White or Silver Artificial Christmas Tree
Large Wingback Arm Chair
Long (Ankle length Full A-line) Skirts Petticoats
Ankle boots (for men or women)
Woolen Shawls or Capes

Ms. Willoughby, room E211 

 

GRADY GUITAR CLASS A GREAT SUCCESS!
BOOMBOXES, GUITARS AND GUITAR ACCESSORIES NEEDED

1. Boomboxes (CD/radio/cassette players): We can use brand new (or recently-made used) ones that play CD-R's, etc.

2. Guitars: acoustic or electric

3. Guitar accessories: strings, picks, straps, cases, amplifiers, cables, etc.

Ms. Hutton, 404-802-3048

 

DRUM ROLL PLEASE: DRUMS NEEDED

Students in Ms. Ryan's new Drum Percussion class need drums. If you have a drum that you would like to donate to the class, please email Ms. Dyann Ryans, Band Director, or call 404-802-3047.

 

DESIGN EMPHASIS

Paper samples (for printing – any #, including cardstock)
Matte board, black
Paper cutter(s)
Back issues of Architectural Digest, Communication Arts, HOW
Books on graphic arts/design/architecture/specialties (logos, typography, letterhead)

HISTORY OF FILM

VHS / DVDs of “classic” films (all donations welcome, but can provide list)
Books on film - bios on stars, directors, genres, etc.
Would especially love copies of Movie Made America (Sklar) and The Liveliest Art (Knight) if anyone has college text on their shelves!)

For classroom in general:
Kleenex
Cleaning supplies for computer lab

Ms. Kendall, room E108